Game Theory, hosted by Sam Vecenie for Barstool Sports, covers the NBA, the draft, and college and high school basketball, with occasional film talk. The show has 887 episodes, a weekly-plus cadence, and runs about 100 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated). Rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, with one Apple Podcasts rating count of 834.
Weekly NBA and college basketball analysis with a loyal sports-network audience
- Roughly 887 episodes over seven years, published about every four days
- Episodes average about 100 minutes, giving room for extended host-read placements
- Covers NBA awards, drafts, and free agency, topics with strong seasonal interest
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, rankings and predictions
- Tone
- analytical, energetic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 75 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Barstool Sports
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Barstool Sports, its network, not a sponsor.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.barstoolsports.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1054081827 |
| RSS feed | mcsorleys.barstoolsports.com/podcasts/70yme7zXfj… |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 NBA Award Predictions | Can Luka, Wemby, Jokic challenge Shai? | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 17 min |
| 2027 NBA Mock Draft v. 1.0 with Adam Finkelstein | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 9 min |
| NBA Western Conference Win Total Over/Unders with Jason Timpf | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 59 min |
| NBA Eastern Conference Over/Under Win Totals with Es Baraheni | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 4 min |
| Jalen Duren Watch, Plus Future NBA Trade and Free Agency Lookahead wit | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 8 min |
| Biggest NBA X-Factors of the 2026-27 Season | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 55 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Sam Vecenie talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
About Game Theory
Game Theory is a basketball podcast hosted by Sam Vecenie and published by Barstool Sports. According to the show's feed, it covers the NBA, the NBA draft, college basketball, and some high school hoops, with occasional movie discussion. The feed lists 887 episodes, a release cadence of about every four days, and median episodes near 100 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 834 ratings with a 4.6 average, which is the strongest signal available for audience size. Based on that count, the show's downloads per episode are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000, though podcasts do not publish download numbers and this figure is an estimate. Listeners are likely sports fans interested in draft and season analysis; the dossier does not provide demographic data.
No sponsors appear in the feed or the 20 recent episode titles. Using the Starbooked rate rule, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in sports apparel, fan merchandise, or sports betting may find the show a fit, subject to the explicit rating in the feed. Source: the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game Theory can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game Theory
How much does Game Theory charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 under Starbooked's rate rule. Actual pricing is set by the show and its network.
What is Game Theory about?
Game Theory is a basketball podcast hosted by Sam Vecenie for Barstool Sports. It covers the NBA, the draft, college basketball, and occasionally movies, with roughly 887 episodes so far.
How do I contact Game Theory about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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